Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-15
NEW CARLISLE,

NEW CARLISLE. Sept. 1.-THE Scarf
and Stoutemyer families reunion was held
IN the beautiful grove on the farm OF Ex-
Commissioner J. J. Scarf, and was well
attended: many friends from a distance
we're present \ tsble one hundred feet
long was erected, and loaded with the
luXures of life. Over one hundred and
fifty eat dinner. and still there was enough
LEI 10 feed many more; the social andt lit
erary feast in the afternoon was equally
bOuntiful as was the dinner and fully a.
well enjoyed. The day was bright and
golden, the air was soft and invigoraling
the grass was fresh. clean and green and
the company was of the select of New Car
Isle society. You can bet we had
good time. There were none of the cOnven-
tiOnalities and formalities usually
found As such gatherings, but a
freedom from all restraints seemed to per
wade all present; all felt indeed that they
were at home, and that the purpose of the
meeting was TO have jolly good time. and
that the day was to be spent especially IN
the cultivation of our social virtues: young
and old met on one common platform. in
spi,ed by the beautiful surroundings. so all
went as happy a. marriage bell. While
some were engaged in social converse.
pthSi~ "'h' upN'h 'VH idhC- a
sheet of water located in the grove: near
by was the vineyard. loaded with the
most perfect fruit: large clusters of rich.
ripe grapes were in abundance, and the
guests were free to help themselves. Those
who desired To enjoy the sport of fishing
were amply gratiiied. for in the lake were
thousands of carp, anxious To bite, and 1t
did not require a silver hook to catch them.
Mr.. Scarf has a model farm. and he is a
model farmer, As the thrifty. healthy ap-
pearance of all the surroundings
clearly indicated. We saw no evil
dence of hard times. OF failure of
crops. There were no visible signs Of
drudgery or slavery, As Is found too fire.
quently in our rural homes but the order
and system manifested in all that pertained
10 the management of thus farm. proves
that on the farm as well As elsewhere.
brains and intelligent thought are essential
10 success. and il proves also that the COM
forts and pleasures OF life can be enjoyed
in our rural homes as well as anywhere
else on Gods green earth. Where order
and system prevail. the labor of the farm
becomes source of enjoyment, because
there is hope of rich reward. The Thought
full farmer has a pleasure in the develop
ment of plant life and the granary. and the
care OF stock, that no other business affords.
The mind is naturally led to the study of
the laws of nature. The tendency Of such
study is to strengthen the mind and enlarge
the soul, making it capable of comprehend
ing and enjoying the grand stOre-hOuse
of knowledge, found upon every farm.
There is nothing more certain
on earth than this fact. II our country
homes are not the freest and happiest on
earth the fault is with the farmer himself.
Ii shows he is not qualified 20 run farm,
and the sooner he moves to the city the
better it will be for all concerned. An edu-
Gated husbandry is one of the crying needs
of the hour. In no business of life is
knowledge a greater power than it is in the
cultivation of the soil and the care Of stock.
Sunlight for the plOw. intelligence on the
farm. is the key to unlock the hidden treas
ures Of the earth and set the business and
commerce Of the country sailing upon the
highway of prosperity. Well. We almost
forgot our party. Speeches. songs and
prayer were part of the programme and
late in the day the farewell was spoken,
and all reluctantly parted. Thus closed
happy day.